Series: My Neighbor is Muslim

â€‹News reporting and political speech can increase fears about Islam. This also can be a source of anxiety for our Muslim neighbors. Over four weeks, we will use a resource written to help Christians understand Muslims, and Muslims to understand Christians. Each evening will include information about the beliefs and practices of Islam and questions for reflection and discussion. On one evening, a Muslim member of our community will speak to the group.

Vince Hatt retired as director of the Franciscan Spirituality Center in June 2011. Currently, he is chairperson of the La Crosse Area Interfaith Shoulder to Shoulder Network, which stands shoulder to shoulder with Muslims, immigrants and refugees. He also writes commentary regularly for the Faith Page of the La Crosse Tribune.